Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'Alice', 'Paris', 'Microsoft').

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between (e.g., 'Pride and Prejudice').

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week (e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday') are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'mrs. smith'?

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'Mrs. Smith' is the correct capitalization.

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When do you capitalize the names of countries?

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The names of countries (e.g., 'Canada', 'Brazil') are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of languages?

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The names of languages (e.g., 'English', 'Spanish') are always capitalized.